Cloquet node (also called Rosenmuller node) is the uppermost deep inguinal lymph node, lying in the femoral canal just below the inguinal ligament, beside the femoral vein. It sits at the junction between the groin nodes and the pelvic (external iliac) nodes.
| Location | Femoral canal, at the femoral ring just below the inguinal ligament and medial to the femoral vein |
|---|---|
| Receives lymph from |
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| Lymphatic drainage |
Acts as the final filter between the inguinal nodes and the pelvic lymph node chain.
In groin dissection for melanoma or vulval cancer, Cloquet node is often sent separately because its involvement suggests spread may have reached the pelvic nodes. An enlarged Cloquet node can be mistaken for an incarcerated femoral hernia, since both present as a lump in the same place.
Cancer in the highest deep inguinal node, a marker of possible pelvic nodal involvement in melanoma and vulval cancer.
An inflamed or enlarged Cloquet node presenting as a tender lump below the inguinal ligament.
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